New clutch hasn't worked

1. russelldav Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 223

   #1 25th May 2010, 08:45

   Had a new clutch fitted to my VTR as it was nearly impossible to get in to gear. Since there has been a marked improvement but there is still more resistance than normal when trying to select the lower gears, particularly when the car is cold and has not been driven.
   
   Would replacing the linkages or any of the joints between the gearbox and the car help? Or is it a case of my gearbox being terminally ill???
2. TenMillionFireflies Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 156 Citroen DS3 DSport 1.6 BlueHDI Renault Clio Dynami

   #2 25th May 2010, 08:58

   Id say check the linkage mate, its the next most likely thing to cause the problem
3. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

   #3 25th May 2010, 09:07

   ive got a similar problem but my linkages look ok, how can i check them to make sure they are all good?
4. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #4 25th May 2010, 11:17

   Does is go into gear with engine off? If so your clutch is dragging, you will need to tension the cable a bit more in order for the clutch to fully dissengage.
5. gaz4399 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini

   #5 25th May 2010, 11:19

   sounds to me like you have the wrong oil in your box if its a lot worse when cold and better once warmed up, this suggests your oil is too thick and not the correct stuff for the car. get some descent oil and you should see a good improvement
   
   
   garry
6. russelldav Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 223

   #6 25th May 2010, 12:29

   Cheers for the responses...
   
   1. How do I check the linkages? Is this something I can do easily myself (without a ramp)?
   
   2. How do you change gearbox oil - used to changing the engine oil but never done the gear box.
   
   3. The clutch cable seems to be adjusted as tight as it will go (it was like this before I had the clutch changed and hasn't moved since). Does this mean the cable has been overstretched and needs replacing?
7. DJDannyB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Stockport Posts: 2687

   #7 25th May 2010, 12:43

   Look under your car you will be able to see all the linkages just behind the sump
8. russelldav Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 223

   #8 25th May 2010, 16:43

   Lol I know where they are but what am I checking for?
9. freddy6868 Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 26

   #9 25th May 2010, 16:45

   some times the ball on the linkage arm comes off or wears which causes poor gear changes.

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